Former NSW Liberal minister Damien Tudehope testified at the ICAC corruption inquiry that he was unaware donations from hotelier Michael O'Hara breached electoral laws, maintaining he did not believe the payments were political.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas's call for donation bans highlights national issues. PM Albanese faces questions over a donor dinner, while Opposition Leader Taylor is linked to an ICAC probe. New federal rules aim for more transparency but won't solve current problems.
Analysis reveals Reform UK would have received only 15% of its donations if a £100,000 cap was in place. The party relies heavily on a few wealthy backers, unlike Labour, Conservatives, and Lib Dems, who would be less affected.
Analysis suggests Reform UK would have received only 15% of its donations if a £100,000 cap was in place. The party relies heavily on a few wealthy backers, with two billionaires accounting for 71% of its income last year. Other major parties would be less affected.
Analysis suggests Reform UK would have received only 15% of its donations last year if a £100,000 cap was in place. The party relies heavily on a few wealthy backers, unlike Labour, Conservatives, and Lib Dems, who would be less affected by the proposed limit.
Analysis suggests Reform UK would receive only 15% of its donations if a £100,000 cap was in place, highlighting reliance on wealthy backers. Other parties would be less affected.
UK's Representation of the People Bill faces scrutiny over big-money donations, particularly in crypto. Reforms aim to curb foreign and crypto donations, but critics argue they are insufficient. The article links wealthy crypto investors to the far-right, raising concerns about financial integrity and the potential for a 'crypto capital' that blurs crime and business.
Britain's GMB union has asked Labour MPs to vote against proposed caps on political donations, arguing it could harm union funding for the party. The union stated that affiliation arrangements differ from donations and face existing regulations. The debate comes amid controversy over funding for Reform UK.
The UK government is introducing new rules to enhance transparency in political funding, including restrictions on foreign donations and a £100,000 cap for recent UK arrivals. This comes as Nigel Farage faces potential investigation over undeclared benefits from a convicted fraudster, George Cottrell, alongside an ongoing probe into a £5m donation.
Thailand-based crypto investor Christopher Harborne, a major donor to Reform UK, has registered to vote in the UK. However, he is unlikely to bypass planned caps on overseas political donations, even with this registration, as the proposed rules focus on residency rather than just voter registration.
Polling in Makerfield shows 55% of voters would be less likely to support a candidate with offensive social media posts. Other key findings include strong support for water renationalisation, a wealth tax, and paid bereavement leave.
Nigel Farage, Reform Party leader, faces a UK parliamentary probe for not declaring a 5M pound crypto gift from Christopher Harborne before taking office, amid UK efforts to ban crypto political donations over foreign influence concerns.
The UK government has introduced a £100,000 cap on donations from overseas citizens and a moratorium on crypto political funding, following revelations about the scale of donations from Tether stakeholder Christopher Harborne to Reform UK.
Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, passed its second reading in Canada's House of Commons on April 17, 2026. The legislation would prohibit political parties and candidates from accepting cryptocurrency donations, addressing concerns about traceability and compliance with campaign finance limits. First introduced on March 26, the bill represents a broader overhaul of election laws aimed at strengthening transparency and reducing foreign interference risk. No date has been set for committee review.
